Seaside, California

Quick Statistics

Seaside is a community in Monterey County, California, home to about 31,814 people spread across 8.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,117 a year, and a typical home is worth about $787,100. About 39.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.

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31,814
Total Population
▼ down 4% since 2012
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8.92 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$34,117
Median Personal Income
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$787,100
Median Home Value
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39.9%
College Educated
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89.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 13.3 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Seaside ranks number 257 of 1,570 in population, number 754 in median household income, number 423 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Seaside typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Seaside
# Town Distance Population
1.Sand City, CA1.7 mi.404
2.Del Rey Oaks, CA2.5 mi.1,570
3.Monterey, CA4.0 mi.29,613
4.Marina, CA4.1 mi.22,563
5.Pacific Grove, CA6.0 mi.14,951
6.Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA7.6 mi.3,162
7.Del Monte Forest, CA7.7 mi.3,613
8.Boronda, CA9.3 mi.1,351
Frequently Asked Questions About Seaside

What is the population of Seaside, California?
Seaside has a population of about 31,814 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Seaside, California in?
Seaside is located in Monterey County, California.

What is the median home value in Seaside, California?
The median home value in Seaside is about $787,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Seaside, California?
The median personal income in Seaside is about $34,117 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Seaside, California?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in Monterey County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Seaside, California?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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